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BBC Breakfast Adds Extra Weather Segment After Met Office Snow and Ice Warnings

The programme used a skid-pan demonstration to deliver practical driving advice from an IAM RoadSmart trainer.

Overview

  • Saturday’s edition, presented by Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty, deviated from its usual format to include two weather contributions.
  • Simon King’s forecast highlighted yellow warnings for snow and ice across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with cautions about icy roads.
  • Meteorologist Matt Taylor appeared in a pre-recorded piece at the Thruxton Skid Pan in Andover to show how cars handle in low-grip conditions.
  • IAM RoadSmart trainer Shaun Cronin explained skid behaviour and prevention, urging proper de-icing, topped-up screenwash, and tyre condition and pressure checks.
  • Viewers were advised to reconsider non-essential journeys when severe weather warnings are issued and police advise against driving.